Lovely Layers of Fruit: 5 Recipes for Summer Trifles

Reminiscing about banoffee pie reminded us of another favorite British dessert: the trifle. These can be made from just about any combination of ripe fruit, sponge cake, custard, and whipped cream. Layered into clear glass dishes, these desserts are as pretty to look at as they are good to eat.

These are a perfect make-ahead dessert for a summer dinner party because they actually improve with a few hours of sitting. The custard mingles with the fresh fruit slices while the cake absorbs their juices. Everything comes together in a perfect harmony of flavors and textures.

1. Apricot-Cherry Trifle from Epicurious - Not only does this combination of fruits appeal to us, but we love the idea of serving the trifle in individual glasses.

Emma is the recipe editor for The Kitchn and a graduate of the Cambridge School for Culinary Arts. She is the author of True Brews and Brew Better Beer (Spring 2015). Check out her personal blog for more cooking stories.